Acella Hydrocortisone Acetate - Pramoxine Singles and Opium preparation

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone / pramoxine topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names:

  Analpram-HC, Epifoam, PramCort, Pramosone, Pramosone E, ProCort, Proctofoam HC, Zone-A, Enzone, Proctocream HC, Zone-A Forte, Rectocort HC, Novacort, Hydropram, HC Pramoxine, Analpram E, ZyPram, Z-Pram, Analpram HC, PramCort, Pramasone

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Pramoxine is an anesthetic, or "numbing medicine." It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.

Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat itching and discomfort caused by allergic reactions, eczema, minor burns, insect bites, or other skin conditions.

Hydrocortisone and pramoxine rectal (for the rectum) is used to treat itching or swelling caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions of the rectum or anus.

Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: opium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Opium Deodorized, Paregoric

Opium preparation is an opioid, sometimes called a narcotic.

Opium is derived from the seed pod of a poppy plant. It works by increasing smooth muscle tone and decreasing fluid secretions in the intestines. This slows the movement of bowel matter through the intestines.

Opium preparation (sometimes called "opium tincture") is used to treat diarrhea.

Opium preparation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.